The 50/50 Proportion Rule For Skirts and Tops

If you're used to trying to "hide" your tummy or thighs by covering it up with a long jacket / top then today's post is just for you!  

Visual Harmony

You see clothing and style is all about balance. It literally is all about what I call "visual harmony".

Visual harmony is achieved when the eye sees that your outfit is pleasing. Nothing is out of place - everything is in balance.

The 50/50 ratio (or proportion) rule

One of the areas that is quite often out of balance, is the "ratio" of skirts and tops.

The ideal ratio is 50% of your outfit consists of the top and 50% consists of the skirt.

When you're "hiding" a tum or thighs or bum with a longer top or jacket, the ratio gets out of whack because the top or jacket will actually end up swamping your outfit (and you!)

(Check out the examples below)

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It is a very SIMPLE but super effective rule, so give it a try the next time you dress and let me know what you think in the comments area below!

(By the way the ratio of pants + tops is DIFFERENT so keep an eye out for that in another blog post!)

See you in the comments area below!

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